Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7010559 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$2.8M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$80M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JAMES L ALEXANDER CO-TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 S LASALLE STREET SUITE 1660, CHICAGO IL 606041226 |
| Phone | 3127390326 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED GUIDELINES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Chicago, IL | Support the emg children's | $250,000 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL | Support nmma collection | $242,150 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | Chicago, IL | Support capital campaign | $236,000 |
| Illinois Justice Project | Chicago, IL | Support the communications | $200,000 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children | Chicago, IL | Support building | $175,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support a paid internship | $150,000 |
| P33 | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $150,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc | Chicago, IL | Support the strategic plan | $100,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $100,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Support two simultaneous | $100,000 |
| Better Government Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Support outreach expansion | $100,000 |
| Southland Development Authority | Tinley Park, IL | Support development of | $75,000 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Support the illinois | $75,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | Chicago, IL | Support adolescent | $60,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Chicago, IL | Support pre-apprenticeship | $60,000 |
| Casa Central | Chicago, IL | Support the adult wellness | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | Support the nuestro futuro | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois | North Riverside, IL | Support operating of home- | $50,000 |
| Casa Central | Chicago, IL | Support adult wellness | $50,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $50,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support the youth institute | $45,000 |
| Illinois Railway Museum | Union, IL | Support professional | $41,400 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization | Chicago, IL | Support implementation of | $30,000 |
| Guest House | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $30,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Chicago, IL | Support for the educator | $25,000 |
| Chicago Youth Boxing Club | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $25,000 |
| Saga Education | Philadelphia, PA | Support high impact | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Chicago, IL | Support youth outings | $25,000 |
| Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge | Oak Park, IL | Support peer mentor | $25,000 |
| Legal Action Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $25,000 |
| Faith in Place | Chicago, IL | Support eco-ambassador | $20,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Chicago, IL | Support services for cmr | $20,000 |
| Little Friends | Warrenville, IL | Support program for i/dd | $15,000 |
| Mhub | Chicago, IL | Support the catalyze | $12,500 |
| Chicago a Cappella | Chicago, IL | Support the her voice | $10,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Just Gettin' Started Dba Ahead | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support maternal wellness | $10,000 |
| Urban Rivers Inc | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Woodlawn Project | Chicago, IL | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Humanity Rising | Lake Zurich, IL | Support general operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,757,050 | 41 |
| 2022 | $3,062,957 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502869349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7010559
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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